Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry "Job Details"

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care; effective and efficient diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the role holder’s care. The Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry makes recommendations, orders appropriate therapeutics and diagnostics as per the patient’s diagnosed condition.

KEY ROL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assesses and reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practices. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients. Reviews results of all investigations, develops and modifies treatment as required. Responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care and services within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Experience in diagnosis, assessment and treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric conditions. Conducts Ward rounds, reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice. Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required. Provides clinical excellence by effective and efficient diagnoses, manages, and treats all patients placed under post holder’s care. Delivers safe, effective, and holistic clinical services within accepted standards of care. Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures. Supports, implements and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. Liaises with colleagues, allied health staff, nursing, administrative and support services staff for additional input as required. Provides after-hours on-call coverage on a rotation basis with other clinicians in the Department. Complies with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices. Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources. Demonstrates an active interest in educating and fostering future academic leaders nationally and internationally through active participation in education initiatives. Demonstrates an active interest in teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. Demonstrates an active interest and involvement in research by initiating innovative clinical or research outcomes or collaborating on research projects to support the Sidra vision. Demonstrates commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME). Applicants with appropriate credentials will apply for faculty appointment with Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

MD, MBBS degree or equivalent Residency training in Psychiatry Subspecialty Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent certification)

Experience

1+ years of post-certification experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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